Having orthopedic surgery is no walk in the park (no pun intended). That’s why many people keep putting it off. It’s not really the surgery itself that they’re afraid of. It’s the recovery process. And honestly, some orthopedic surgeries are harder than others to...
You’ve just had knee replacement surgery, and you’re tired of hanging out in the passenger seat every time you need to go somewhere. Sure, it’s nice having someone chauffeur you around sometimes, but it’s also nice not having to rely on friends, family, or public...
Classified as a highly specialized field in the medical world, reconstructive orthopedic surgery involves the surgical reconstruction of the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other related structures.1 Reconstructive orthopedic surgeons...
Knee replacement is a common last resort treatment for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, among others. It involves the surgical removal of all or some of the parts of the knee and replacing them with artificial components. This poses a lot...
Shoulder discomfort might originate in the shoulder joint or in any of the numerous muscles, ligaments, or tendons found in the surrounding area. Shoulder discomfort that arises in the joint typically becomes more severe when the affected individual engages in...
